TikTok users are exposing their worst exes—all to the soundtrack of Lorde’s new single

The latest TikTok trend has people exposing their terrible exes and most toxic relationship stories to Lorde’s new single “Man of the Year“—with receipts. Since the song dropped at the end of last month, the trend has quickly gained traction on TikTok. Typically following a slideshow format, users post a selfie before revealing a series of text messages or, worse, a voice note from truly the worst villains. While the trend fundamentally misinterprets the lyrics, which explore Lorde’s gender identity, it has nonetheless opened Pandora’s box online. One viral post, with almost five million views, shows someone scrolling through their ex-partner’s unopened Snapchat messages from other women (they just keep coming). “At least I was pinned,” the TikToker joked in the caption. “That looks exhausting. is he unemployed,” one commenter asked. @idk.but.im.a.joke_ at least i was pinned:) ♬ Man Of The Year – Lorde Another user posted an actual EDM track her ex created using a crying voicemail she had sent. “He cheated, i broke up with him and then he proceeded to make a edm song to a crying voicemail,” she explained in the caption. “I think you’ve found a unique experience,” one person commented. “I’m so sorry this is the funniest thing i’ve ever seen,” another added. @.avery.claire.user he cheated, i broke up with him and then he proceeded to make a edm song to a crying voicemail men are just great

Jun 13, 2025 - 22:37

TikTok users are exposing their worst exes—all to the soundtrack of Lorde’s new single

The latest TikTok trend has people exposing their terrible exes and most toxic relationship stories to Lorde’s new single “Man of the Year“—with receipts.

Since the song dropped at the end of last month, the trend has quickly gained traction on TikTok. Typically following a slideshow format, users post a selfie before revealing a series of text messages or, worse, a voice note from truly the worst villains.

While the trend fundamentally misinterprets the lyrics, which explore Lorde’s gender identity, it has nonetheless opened Pandora’s box online.

One viral post, with almost five million views, shows someone scrolling through their ex-partner’s unopened Snapchat messages from other women (they just keep coming). “At least I was pinned,” the TikToker joked in the caption. “That looks exhausting. is he unemployed,” one commenter asked.

@idk.but.im.a.joke_
at least i was pinned:) ♬ Man Of The Year – Lorde

Another user posted an actual EDM track her ex created using a crying voicemail she had sent. “He cheated, i broke up with him and then he proceeded to make a edm song to a crying voicemail,” she explained in the caption.

“I think you’ve found a unique experience,” one person commented. “I’m so sorry this is the funniest thing i’ve ever seen,” another added.